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Lindeman Islands National Park

Lindeman Islands National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1998, covering 28 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #525 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
28 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
HTI · 19 km

Nearest airports to Lindeman Islands National Park

  1. 1
    Hamilton Island Airport Flag of AustraliaHamilton Island, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    HTI19 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport Flag of AustraliaProserpine, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    PPP56 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Mackay Airport Flag of AustraliaMackay, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MKY78 kmstraight line

More about Lindeman Islands National Park

Lindeman Islands National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 28 km² (2,806 ha) — about 13.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #525 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1998, 28 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Lindeman Islands National Park

The closest airport is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), about 19 km away — around 25 minutes by car; alternatively Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP, 56 km). Other national parks within reach include Smith Islands National Park (11 km²), Repulse Islands National Park (1 km²), Molle Islands National Park (18 km²) and Brampton Islands National Park (10 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Lindeman Islands National Park?

28 km² — about 2,806 hectares or 11 square miles.

When was Lindeman Islands National Park established?

In 1998 — 28 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Lindeman Islands National Park?

Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), about 19 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Lindeman Islands National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.